Be introduced to the "Old South" in the beautiful city of Charleston. Arrive into the international airport and you will be privately transferred to your centrally located hotel. This afternoon enjoy a shared guided tour to Middleton Place famous for being the home of Henry Middleton, president of the First Continental Congress, whose son, Arthur, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The next day head out on a full day shared guided tour of the city as well as the Magnolia Plantation. The city has many historical sites such as the Charleston Museum, the Battery and the Four Corners of Law. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore on your own and really get to know the city!

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Day 1
Charleston
Enjoy a private airport transfer with professional driver. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy a shuttle pick up from your centrally located hotel to enjoy your shared Middleton Place tour. A National Historic Landmark, Middleton Place is a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that has survived revolution, Civil War, and earthquake. During the Guided House Tour you'll view the former home of four important generations of Middletons. One Middleton signed the Declaration of Independence, putting the country together; another signed the Ordinance of Secession tearing the country apart. Stroll the formal gardens and visit the stable yards during your self-guided tour time at the plantation. Enjoy lunch at Middleton Place's famous restaurant (not included in the tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy your stay at the Best Western King Charles Inn (3*) located in the heart of the historic district. This boutique hotel offers complimentary off street parking and is within walking distance to all area dining, shopping and the famous Market, Museum Mile and College of Charleston. Join each morning in the restaurant as a delicious, low country buffet breakfast is served for a nominal charge. After a day of experiencing beautiful historic Charleston, guests at the Best Western King Charles Inn are welcome to take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or soak up the warm South Carolina sun while relaxing in a lounge chair on the hotel's sun deck. Join the hotel daily from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the lounge for the managers reception of complimentary cheese, crackers and fruit! Charleston is a seaport city in the state of South Carolina. Its historic downtown is located on a peninsula formed by two rivers, Ashley and Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic, and protected from the open ocean by surrounding islands. Charleston's historic downtown has buildings that are hundreds of years old. The current skyline, with practically no tall buildings due to the city's height restriction ordinance, is dominated by church steeples and the stunning Arthur Ravenel cable-stay bridge completed in 2005 over the Cooper River. The city is a major port on the eastern seaboard of the US and a popular destination for domestic and international tourists.

Day 2
Charleston
A shuttle pick up at your hotel will start your full day shared City tour and Magnolia Plantation visit. Start with a comprehensive tour of the historic area of Charleston. Some of the sights you might see will be the Charleston Museum (the oldest museum in the United States), the old Citadel and the first municipal college in the U.S.- the College of Charleston. Many homes, churches and gardens are also viewed during this tour. Furthermore the famous Four Corners of Law, the historic Battery and the beautiful Rainbow Row are included. Enjoy all of this from the comforts of an air-conditioned bus while your guide regales you with facts and secrets from the past and present. Afterwards, head to the market for a break and some lunch (not included in tour price). After a nice break, you will head over for your plantation tour. To quote Charles Kuralt, this plantation is "one of America's greatest treasures." A completely guided tour of our oldest plantation started in 1676. Join us while we tour the manor house, go on a narrated tram ride through the Audubon swamp, along slave street and and the old rice fields. We also will do a guided walk through the extensive gardens filled with azaleas, camellias, magnolias and flora too numerous to name (when in season). Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Best Western King Charles Inn (3*).

Day 3
Charleston
Charleston is a great city for sightseeing, walking and exploring. Take today at leisure to do with it what you will! If you are up for taking an optional activity such as: a city tour, visit to the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Middleton Place or you may combine some of the tours to create a full day excursion. If relaxing is on your list of things to do, then perhaps head to a great restaurant for some great food, watch the locals go about their day and just let the time pass by. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Best Western King Charles Inn (3*).

Day 4
Charleston
Enjoy a private airport transfer with professional driver. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.